Two problems related to instrument panel failure have been reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu based on all problems reported for the 2001 Malibu.
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu classic. The contact stated that while driving, the key was removed from the ignition switch and on occasions the key could not be removed from the ignition switch while attempting to shut the vehicle off. The contact also indicated that the gauges on the instrument panel would fail to operate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the failures were due to a faulty ignition switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu classic. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the instrument panel failed. In addition, the contact stated that all the electrical components failed. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken toa dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch and cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system) however, the failure persisted. The contact felt that the recall remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was 78,000.